Abstract OBJECTIVES Robotic-assisted oesophagectomy for cancer has been increasingly employed worldwide; however, the benefits of this technique compared to conventional minimally invasive are unclear. Since 2016, hybrid robotic (R-HMIE) replaced laparoscopic (HMIE) as standard care in our institution. The aim study was compare these procedures. METHODS Over a 10-year period, 686 patients under...

Termites are vital parts of the soil biota in tropical regions, but their spatial ecology is barely studied. Here, termites were surveyed two one-hectare plots, to investigate patterns soil-dwelling old growth rainforest. Ecological interactions tested as follows: (1) environmental relationships; (2) termite feeding groups; and (3) predatory ants. The studies Africa (Gabon, Ivindo) Asia (Malays...